Pain for Sudan and joy for Madagascar after semis in Dar

Madagascar win in extra time to book place in Saturday's final at Kasarani. Sudan coach Appiah left carrying wounds of a nation fractured by war after the semis loss on Tuesday.

By Kipsang Joseph 5 months ago

It's do or die as Sudan and Madagascar clash

Dar es Salaam is bracing for yet another electrifying evening of football as two of Africa's underdogs Sudan's Falcons of Jediane lock horns with Madagascar's Barea in the Chan semifinals.

By Kipsang Joseph 5 months ago

Atlas Lions roar ends Taifa Stars cup dream

When Kenya crashed out of the competition, the Benjamin Mkapa stadium erupted not because Taifa stars had scored but because their noisy neighbours had fallen.

By Kipsang Joseph 5 months ago

It's toughest test for Taifa Stars tonight

Tanzania's Taifa stars face their toughest test in the African Nations Championship (Chan) when they host defending champions Morocco in the quarter-finals on Friday.

By Kipsang Joseph 5 months ago

Nigeria seeks redemption as Congo chase quarter-final slot

Benjamin Mkapa Stadium will stage a battle of contrasting emotions on Tuesday night when Nigeria and Congo face off in their final group D fixture.

By Kipsang Joseph 5 months ago

Forgive us, CAR coach pleads after dismal CHAN debut

Ngato, who has guided his side through a baptism of fire, insists they will not simply roll over for the hosts, admitting the results have hurt, but insists his side will fight to the end.

By Kipsang Joseph 5 months ago

Mauritania on the brink as Madagascar, Burkina Faso fight for survival

Mauritania eked out a nervy 1-0 victory over Burkina Faso on Wednesday night in a match that showed how patience, discipline and a touch of luck can make all the difference.

By Kipsang Joseph 5 months ago

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How Simba SC lured Bajaber to Dar

Mohamed Bajaber, the 22-year-old attacking midfielder, swapped national duty for Tanzania's football powerhouse Simba SC when the national team needed him most.

By Kipsang Joseph 5 months ago

Tanzanians now thinking of trophy triumph as they reach last eight

Clement Mzize lit up Benjamin Mkapa Stadium with a dazzling brace inside the first 20 minutes on Saturday and the Chan co-hosts are dreaming of cup glory after booking a slot in the quarter-finals.

By Kipsang Joseph 5 months ago

Wild cheers, wild bites: Football meets game meat in Dar es Salaam

As vuvuzelas electrify the air, another kind of heat is rising outside Benjamin Mkapa Stadium Gate A, not from football, but from open grills stacked with Tanzania's wild game meat.

By Kipsang Joseph 5 months ago

For Tanzania, it was all about getting tactics right

Tanzania's head coach Hemed Suleiman praised his team's tactical play after a late 89th minute strike from Shomari Kapombe secured a hard fought 1-0 victory over Mauritania.

By Kipsang Joseph 5 months ago

Police officer who shot boss jailed for 30 years

According to the prosecution, the officer allegedly killed his senior, Officer Kimeli, on August 8, 2023, at the Nakuru K9 Unit.

By Kipsang Joseph, Kipsang Joseph and Yvonne Chepkwony 6 months ago

Afraha trials reveal Kenya's next generation of track talent

The two-day trials delivered not just victories but moments that hinted at a golden future for Kenyan athletics.

By Kipsang Joseph 7 months ago

Kenya's rising stars blaze trails at U18U20 trials

Kenya's rising athletic stars lit up Nakuru's Afraha Stadium during the two-day Confederation of African Athletics under-18 and 20 national trials.

By Kipsang Joseph 7 months ago

Farmers lead Nakuru's growing food safety revolution

Food safety remains a serious concern, especially in low and middle-income countries where unsafe food contributes to major health problems.

By Kipsang Joseph 7 months ago

From dusty Nakuru slums to stardom, welcome to Rebecca Okwaro's new world

When Rebecca Okwaro curled the ball past Trinity Starlet's goalkeeper in the 85th minute at Afraha Stadium sealing her brace and taking her tally to 16 goals for the season, the stadium erupted.

By Kipsang Joseph 8 months ago

New Rhino sanctuary in Aberdare revives hope for Black Rhinos

Amid the dense montane forest, Steep valleys, and mist-draped hills in the Aberdare salient, a quiet yet ground-breaking conservation project is taking shape.

By Kipsang Joseph 8 months ago

Rhino Charge returns to Baringo to test man, machine and mother nature

The 36th edition of off-road motorsport, Rhino Charge 2025, will be held in Baringo County, from May 30 to June 1, 2025,

By Kipsang Joseph 8 months ago

Hope for Eastern Mau forest settlers as boundary process survey begins

Molo Deputy County Commissioner Jackson Juta echoed this call for vigilance, urging residents to support the exercise and protect the beacons.

By Kipsang Joseph 9 months ago

Kenya racing against time in doping fight ahead of World Championships

With the World Championships in Tokyo on the horizon, Athletics Kenya has launched one of its most aggressive anti-doping campaign yet.

By Kipsang Joseph 9 months ago

Gathimba reigns supreme as new stars emerge in AK meet

The fourth edition of the Betika/Athletics Kenya Track and Field Weekend Meeting at Afraha Stadium in Nakuru, showcased Kenya's depth of talent and readiness for global competitions.

By Kipsang Joseph 9 months ago

Afraha Stadium roars back to life with thrilling track action

After four years of silence, Nakuru's iconic Afraha Stadium burst back into action this time with a new look .

By Kipsang Joseph 9 months ago

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Stalled Keringet training centre a monument of broken promises

Initiated in 2021, the Keringet centre was meant to harness the region's rich athletics talent. Keringet is perched at approximately 2,800 metres above sea level.

By Kipsang Joseph 11 months ago

There's no joy as Afraha Stadium starves Nakuru fans real action

The stadium was closed for renovations on April 30, 2021.

By Kipsang Joseph 1 year ago

ODPP urges prosecutors to probe societal issues to ensure justice

Prosecutors have been urged to go beyond traditional legal practices and examine societal issues that may contribute to criminal behavior in order to ensure a more balanced justice system

By Kipsang Joseph 1 year ago

Competition launched to tackle malnutrition

Recent statistics by the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition show that at least 23 million people are undernourished.

By Kipsang Joseph 1 year ago

McKittrick and co crowned Rhino Charge champions

Rishi Chauhan of Team Pumba Patrol claimed victory in the newly introduced Half Charge category.

By Kipsang Joseph 1 year ago

All-women teams take on Rhino Charge challenge

All is set for this year's 35th Rhino Charge competition as 54 participating cars undergo scrutineering in the final preparations for competition in the scenic landscape of Torosei in Kajiado West.

By Kipsang Joseph 1 year ago

Standard Group writer Caroline Chebet wins prestigious award

Caroline Chebet received recognition for her compelling biodiversity stories that bring attention to issues often overlooked in the media.

By Kipsang Joseph 1 year ago

Kabarak, FKE unite to bridge industry gaps

This aims to provide quality training and channel qualified graduates into the job market.

By Kipsang Joseph 1 year ago

Woman in viral video on equator phenomenon speaks

Ann's expertise was captured in a viral video while explaining the natural phenomenon along the Equator to a Chinese tourist. She said she didn't even notice she was trending.

By Kipsang Joseph 1 year ago

Racing against cancer, Lisa inspires hope in rally tracks

Christoffersen aims to raise funds for children battling cancer at the Kenyatta Hospital.

By Kipsang Joseph 1 year ago

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Youngster Cherotich has kept faith after an accident almost ended her athletics career

The World Rising Star is seen as Kenya's biggest hope for steeplechase glory.

By Kipsang Joseph 2 years ago

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Aldrine Kibet: The next big thing in Kenyan football

The Spain-based attacker reveals how his parents inspired him to play football.

By Kipsang Joseph 2 years ago

Bush Babes: Conquering the unforgiving terrain for conservation

Meet the Bush Babes, an all-female team affectionately known as the "Chicks in Charge," dedicated participants in Kenya's prestigious Rhino Charge competition.

By Kipsang Joseph 2 years ago

Man on 180-kilometre trek wants stadium named after legendary athlete

Chumo who died in November last year aged 90, was the first Kenyan, and African, to win an Olympics medal.

By Kipsang Joseph 2 years ago

Dorcas Ndasaba: The evergreen volleyball legend

The former Malkia Strikers captain calls for scouting of players in rural areas.

By Kipsang Joseph 2 years ago

Hope and splendour as flamingos fly back to Rift Valley lakes

The elegant creatures take flight, their wings slicing through the air in synchronised harmony before landing gracefully on the saline shores.

By Kipsang Joseph 2 years ago

Champions of change: Women leading the way for healthcare access and gender equality

In commemoration of Pan African Women's Day, we turn our spotlight towards these trailblazers breaking and rewriting history.

By Kipsang Joseph 2 years ago

Hope for locals as electric fence keeps wildlife from their homes

Human-wildlife conflict is a major problem in the Mount Kenya region, where large human populations live along the forest's edges.

By Kipsang Joseph 3 years ago